Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Central State University · Wilberforce, OH

CIP 09.04

$28,306Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$36,311Median earnings 4 years after
$36,745Median earnings 5 years after
$31,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Central State University earn a median of $28,306 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,278 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,588–$73,923). Median debt is $31,000, about 110% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$41,159$27,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$38,246$24,000
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$34,829$25,000
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$32,840$27,000
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$31,955$20,500
Kent State University at Kent
Kent
$30,925$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Central State University make?

The median salary is $28,306 one year after graduation and $36,745 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.